Kente weavers in Bonwire see rising global demand
Kwabena Ofori · Sep 30, 2026
Traditional weavers in the Ashanti village of Bonwire report growing orders from designers abroad.
Kente, recognised worldwide as a symbol of Ghanaian heritage, is increasingly featured in international fashion.
Weavers say younger people are returning to the craft as demand grows.
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